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The Basics of Blood Pressure
Ever wonder what that squeeze machine is doing and what the nurse is listening to when taking blood pressure? Here are the basics.
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Vital Signs: Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is measured by listening for Karotkoff's sounds as the blood surges through the arteries.
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How to Read Blood Pressure
How to understand and read a blood pressure result after having a bp monitoring.
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Hypertension - Steps to Awareness
It is estimated that 1 of 3 people are unaware of having high blood pressure. Awareness is paramount to controlling hypertension and where to begin is essential.
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Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, usually does not show symptoms. Blood pressure check, along with changes in diet and lifestyle, are therefore important.
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Bolstering Your Blood Pressure
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is an important aspect of healthy living. As we age, our blood pressure may begin to rise. This silent killer can be managed effectively with a combination of diet, exercise and stress reduction. Failer to do so can result in a serious compromise of our over all health. This article gives you good, pratical advice on how to bolster healthy blood pressure.
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Physics of Blood Pressure
Blood pressure readings are a fundamental diagnostic tool for health care professionals. What is the physics behind blood pressure?
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Heart Failure Meds
Maybe you should be taking cheaper heart medication. A new study suggests that one of the oldest and least expensive medications could keep you out of the hospital.
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Spinal Alignment And Hypertension
A keen physician noticed that many of his hypertensive patients decreased their high blood pressure by visiting their chiropractor.
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Hypertension
Hypertension, a serious medical disorder, affects more than 60 million Americans in the United States as well as people in other industrialized nations. This is an overview of the disease, providing key elements, risk factors, and what can be done to help control it.
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Alzheimer's Disease: Prevention Strategies
Reducing the risk based on genetic predisposition, vascular and lifestyle factors may hold the key to successful prevention of progressive loss of memory and faculties.
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Aspirin - 2009 Report Encourages Widespread Use
An expert panel "recommends the use of aspirin" for men and women in particular age groups, but only if the benefits exceed the risks.
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High Blood Pressure Causes & DASH Diet Study
Which foods contribute to high blood pressure causes? The difference between a DASH diet and a DASH combination diet. A controlled study to reduce hypertension symptoms.
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Congestive Heart Failure
There are many causes for congestive heart failure, but the treatment is always aimed at keeping the heart stable. Find out more about living with a weakening heart.
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Thyroid Hormone and Heart Disease - Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) was first identified as a problem with the heart and the vascular system.
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Yoga and Hypertension
A major cause of heart attacks, high blood pressure can be kept under control by practising yoga and making a few simple alterations to your everyday life.
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More on the Heart
More basic facts concerning the heart and its health. A discussion of heart attack victims and the medications now being used to prolong life and its quality
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High Blood Pressure
Once hypertension starts it usually lasts a lifetime. This article will show simple ways to help prevent or control high blood pressure.
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Grape Seed Extract may Reduce Blood Pressure
For those who enjoy using grape seed oil on salads or in a stir fry, you may like to know research is ongoing on the health benefits of  grape seed extract.
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Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Lowering blood pressure naturally can be achieved by adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle.
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The Cardiovascular (Circulatory) System
The cardiovascular system is one of twelve organized body systems with the sole purpose of systemically transporting blood containing oxygen and other vital substances.
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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Every pregnant woman should know the signs and symptoms of pregnancy induced hypertension and how to possibly prevent it.
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Exercise with Hypertension
What is Hypertension and what recommendations are there for exercise?
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Strawberry Facts and Easy Berry Pie Recipe
Here are some interesting facts about strawberries and an easy recipe for strawberry pie.
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Medications Improving Bone & Joint Outcomes
Bone & Joint diseases are among the most painful and debilitating that afflict people. The battle against the ravages of these diseases continues and recent pharmaceutical and medical breakthroughs offer hope for a less painful future for the patients.
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Calorie Restriction
Long known to increase longevity, calorie restriction has recently been found to prevent autoimmune disease and improve health.
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Fitness Test Yourself at Home
You've decided to become healthier by beginning a home exercise program. Good for you! But before you start, quiz yourself on your physical activity readiness.
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How Does Salt Increase Blood Pressure?
High Blood Pressure medications are the most commonly prescribed in the world. For many people hypertension can be reduced or prevented with changes in diet and lifestyle
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Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Hyperthyroidism in cats is a common diagnosis that is rarely seen in dogs.
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Importance of Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant substance present throughout the entire body. It is involved in numerous bodily functions and is essential for a strong, healthy heart.
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Medicinal Properties of the Pomegranate
Traditionally a symbol of plenty, the pomegranate has been used since ancient times both as a food and medicine, especially in Arabia and India.
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What Causes Neurocardiogenic Syncope?
Neurocardiogenic syncope is term for fainting that happens when a person stands up. Most people who experience this condition are in their teens.
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Here's To Your Health!
Studies show that pets cane be the best medicine!
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A Single Heart Blood Pressure Polypill Polycap
People at risk of heart disease and high blood pressure may benefit from the results from India of a single pill to control heart factors, cholesterol and avoid stroke.
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Active Kids Avoid Hypertension
A study published by the American Heart Association proves the benefits of childhood exercise by showing active kids have lower blood pressure.
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Behaviors that Reduce the Risk of Stroke
Observational and controlled clinical trials continue to show an association between a healthy lifestyle and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in all populations.
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Causes of High Blood Pressure in Seniors
High blood pressure symptoms are difficult to identify so over 50s check-ups are vital. A healthy diet plan and engage in aerobic exercise to help prevent hypertension.
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Dark Chocolate is Good for You
If chocolate is one of your all time favorite treats, you may be thrilled to learn that a little (emphasize little) dark chocolate is considered healthy for the heart.
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DASH Diet for Hypertension
Reducing hypertension by increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables.
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DASH Diet Helps Women's Heart Health
A diet originally developed to help lower blood pressure levels - the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet - also reduces women's risks of heart disease
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Effects of Hypertension
What are the various things that can result from high blood pressure?
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Hashitoxicosis Update
Hashitoxicosis is an autoimmune disorder in which patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis or autoimmune atrophic thyroid disease have transient hyperthyroid episodes.
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How to Lower Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure reading is "elevated", don't panic. Instead, consider it a wake-up call to improve your health before it's too late.
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Massage at the Office
Can Massage Therapy improve work production and boost employee morale in the office? Is bodywork the answer to absenteeism and occupational stress?
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Meditation Might Improve CV Health
Learning to meditate deeply might be the answer to controlling high blood pressure, according to researchers who analysed 107 studies on stress reduction and meditation.
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Reaching Your Target Blood Pressure
"No, thanks." A pass on that extra portion or refill does you a health favour. To keep at bay the silent killer known as hypertension, take control of your blood pressure
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Relaxation Controls Blood Pressure
Psychosocial stress is a precursor to hypertension and pre-hypertension. Relaxation techniques like meditation can reduce chronic stress levels and lower blood pressure
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Suction-Assisted Lipoplasty (SAL)
Retrospective studies show that removing excess fat through liposuction can be perfomed safely with favorable health benefits.
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Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is a common disease which leads to further illness and damage to the body; testing & treating high blood pressure can be life-saving for both men and women.
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The Dangers of Eating Too Much Licorice
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a serious concern, especially for the elderly. Ingestion of too much licorice can induce high blood pressure in some people.
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